Piprakhali - Patharpratima, South 24 Parganas

Piprakhali is a village situated in the Patharpratima subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24.5 km from Ramganga and around 76.6 km from Alipore. Dakshin Raipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Piprakhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piprakhali is 335336. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.28 hectares and falls under the 743371 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

Piprakhali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Piprakhali

According to the 2011 Census, Piprakhali village had a total population of 2,274 people, including 1,170 males and 1,104 females, living in 449 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.54%, with male literacy at 88.97% and female literacy at 73.59%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Piprakhali

Piprakhali is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Piprakhali

Piprakhali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Karanjali, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Piprakhali is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Piprakhali is about 76.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piprakhali

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Piprakhali village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Piprakhali

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Piprakhali village are given below:

FAQs about Piprakhali